Seminar and Guest Speaker Discussion

The Kite Runner

Sandra Lojano — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:11:50 GMT

THE KITE RUNNER “The kite Runner “written by Khaled Hosseini is a powerful story in terms of sensibility, respect, and drama. The story gives readers a different perspective of obedience and loyalty to different worlds but with the same meaning for one of the character of this book Hassan. The main character in this story is Amir; the son of a wealthy business man from Afghanistan. On the other hand, Hassan is the son of Ali; a servant on the house of Amir. In the story we can see a clearly differentiation in social classes between Amir as a Pashtun, a high social class against Hassan a Hazara who the Pashtun treat like slaves. The most meaningful passage in this book is that after Amir and Hassan won the kite flying competition. Hassan tells Amir they will celebrate later and he is going to run the blue kite for him. Amir calls out, “Hassan, come back with it!” and Hassan responds with his enduring loyalty, “For you a thousand times over!”(67). While Amir is celebrating for his triumph, Hassan is covering for tree boys those who Hassan has saved Amir once. Amir waiting for his kite to be found and Hassan did not come back he when looking for him but especially for his blue kite that is going to help him to gain love from his father. He asked an old man for Hassan his Hazara and points him to one direction. He found out that Hassan was captured for Assef, Wali and Kamal in a passage. Assef ask for the blue kite to allow Hassan to leave, but Hassan refuses saying that Amir Agha won the tournament and I ran the kite for him (72). Assef compared Hassan as an ugly pet that Amir plays when he has nothing to do. But Hassan makes emphasis in his friendship with him that for Assef was only a juke. All this happened when Amir was watching and did nothing to save Hassan from being sodomized for Assef. Amir had the opportunity to do something but he ran like a coward like he always be until his sins will be forgiven. This scene was the most important in the book since starting from this the life of Amir and Hassan change. The purpose of Ali of living Amir’s house is trying to save Hassan from the cowardly of Amir. God gave the opportunity to Amir to remedy all the damaged to Hassan through his son Sohrab. The end of the book give Amir run the kite for Hassan’s son and said “For you, a thousand times over,” (371) this is a way for forgiving himself for his sins and start a new life.

Mary Murray, World Community Grid -- Rescheduled

Kent Trickel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:34:16 GMT

On ~~February 25, 2010~~, Mary Murray from IBM will be coming to speak with the group about the World Community Grid.

Prof. Haynes -- The Kite Runner, March 11, 3PM

Kent Trickel — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:42:20 GMT

This is just a reminder of the Kite Runner seminar by Prof. Terry Haynes. We have schedule March 11 for Prof. Hayne's seminar; please be prompt to the meeting at 3PM.

Prof. Haynes has also asked that you complete the following writing activity before his presentation.

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The Kite Runner: Individual Writing Assignment

Do one of the following two writing assignments (A or B) connected with the book. You may choose which assignment of the two you choose to complete.

A) In an essay of from 500 to 750 words, discuss, in writing, which scene in the book "The Kite Runner" is the most powerful, meaningful, or memorable scene / passage for you. Why do you select the scene / passage which you have chosen? What does this scene / passage reveal which makes it so significant? How important to the complete message of the book is the passage you chose? Why? Explain your selection by analyzing the scene / passage in detail and commenting upon what role it plays in importance to the book as a whole. Select a scene or passage which is anywhere from (approximately) 100 to 1,500 words in length, and paraphrase, summarize, and / or quote when necessary. Do not include the entire text of the passage you select in your paper, but make clear references to it by use of summary and paraphrase. Use official, 2009-standard MLA format in your written response (including heading, works cited page, and parenthetical citations). Please bring your completed, typed response to our meeting.

B) The "theme" of a novel can be defined as the underlying "message" or "main point" which the work presents and tries to communicate to the reader. In 500-750 words, what, in your opinion, is the theme of the book "The Kite Runner?" Explain your answer clearly, making at least three specific references to the text. Use official, 2009-standard MLA format in your written response (including heading, works cited pages, and parenthetical citations). Please bring your completed, typed response to our meeting.

If you have any questions regarding your assignment, please feel free to call Professor Haynes at his office: (914) 606-6148, or stop by his office (AAB 526), or email him at Terry.Haynes@sunywcc.edu

Kite Runner Assignment

Kent Trickel — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:19:06 GMT

Remember that over the holiday break you should be reading The Kite Runner in preparation for Terry Haynes' discussion in the spring. Prof. Haynes has also asked that you complete the following writing activity before his presentation, which will take place early in the semester.

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The Kite Runner: Individual Writing Assignment

Do one of the following two writing assignments (A or B) connected with the book. You may choose which assignment of the two you choose to complete.

If you have any questions regarding your assignment, please feel free to call Professor Haynes at his office: (914) 606-6148, or stop by his office (AAB 526), or email him at Terry.Haynes@sunywcc.edu

Tere Wisell -NOTE ROOM CHANGE

Kent Trickel — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:25:35 GMT

October 1, 3:00-5:00PM -- Tere Wisell, Immigrant Education

ROOM CHANGE: Administration Building, Lower Level Conference Room.

Adam Frank

Kent Trickel — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:13:58 GMT

September 24, 2009

Speaker: Adam Frank

Topic: Leadership

Discuss this presentation in the Seminar Forum.